Chapter 341 : Detestable Humans!
Chapter 341: Detestable Humans!
Several days later.
From the depths of an island suddenly came a deafening roar. A gigantic Third-rank Blackwater Turtle bellowed repeatedly.
Far away from the island, two figures were hidden on a reef island.
“Three Core Formation Cultivators. Their strength isn’t weak, and they’re fairly cautious.”
The three first carefully searched the surrounding area, then two of them went onto the island to hunt demon beasts, while the other remained hidden in the shadows as insurance.
If not for his extremely powerful concealment methods, he might truly have been discovered by these cautious three.
“Master!”
The Sword Attendant, whose fair wrist was being held, appeared somewhat hesitant at this moment, as if something weighed on her mind.
“Master, I have a premonition.”
“A premonition!?”
Lin Chang’an looked at the Sword Attendant with confusion. The Heavenly Spirit Sword Body didn’t seem to possess abilities related to sensing like this.
Moreover, even his own powerful perception had not detected anything.
The Sword Attendant hesitated as well. For some reason, there was a strange feeling deep within her heart.
“Master, I feel that in the depths of the lake at the center of the island… something seems to be there. Whatever it is makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable.”
Frowning, the Sword Attendant explained her premonition. After hearing this, Lin Chang’an also showed a puzzled expression.
“Even though the distance is somewhat far, my perception still failed to detect anything. Either the other party is also skilled at concealing their aura…”
Or there was another reason.
As for the Sword Attendant’s premonition being wrong, he simply did not believe it.
At the level of a Core Formation Cultivator, premonitions often had the potential to save one’s life.
At this moment, Lin Chang’an held the Sword Attendant’s fair wrist. As Xuantian mana flowed into her body, helping conceal her aura, the strange trembling sensation in her heart clearly was not a lie.
“If the spirit body doesn’t possess such abilities, then it’s most likely a bloodline resonance.”
Lin Chang’an narrowed his eyes, recalling records from ancient texts.
Demon beasts of the Flood Dragon lineage possessed extremely strong bloodline resonance with their own kind.
And the bloodline awakened within the Sword Attendant likely carried such sensing ability.
“If my guess is correct, then this Third-rank giant turtle on the island becomes rather intriguing.”
Lin Chang’an squinted as he watched the battle on the distant island.
He felt that the island itself was a trap.
The lake at the center of the island felt like a devouring monster.
Sure enough, a sudden change occurred in the battle on the island.
Originally, with two Core Formation Cultivators joining forces, the Third-rank giant turtle roared and frantically tried to escape back to the sea. Yet the two kept intercepting it.
Finally, when the giant turtle fought desperately, the hidden third Core Formation Cultivator made his move.
With the three joining forces, their combat power greatly increased, gradually forcing the giant turtle toward the center of the island.
Just as the three prepared to slowly grind the Third-rank Blackwater Turtle to death—
Suddenly, an unexpected change erupted.
A thunderbolt condensed into a Thunder Flood Dragon, bursting from the bottom of the lake. With this sudden ambush, one Core Formation Cultivator had absolutely no time to react.
Even though he had a defensive magical artifact on him, he still could not withstand the Thunder Flood Dragon’s bloody maw.
“Big Brother!”
“How is there also a Third-rank late-stage Great Demon!?”
The remaining two were filled with terror. One watched in grief as his elder brother was chewed into minced flesh by the Thunder Flood Dragon. The other stared in horror at the late-stage Third-rank demon.
Meanwhile, the previously suppressed Mid-stage Third-rank Blackwater Turtle roared, slammed the ground with its claw, and instantly a massive azure water barrier appeared.
It trapped the two cultivators—along with itself—inside.
Everything had happened too quickly, too suddenly.
Even Lin Chang’an, watching secretly from afar, could not help clicking his tongue.
“Fishing enforcement. This Thunder Flood Dragon actually possesses such high intelligence—it even cooperates with other demon beasts.”
Among demon beasts, even those of the same species rarely cooperated.
Yet here, the cooperation between this Flood Dragon and giant turtle clearly wasn’t their first time.
The Third-rank Blackwater Turtle lured human cultivators, while the Thunder Flood Dragon seized the opportunity for a fatal strike.
Especially the combination of water and thunder, which filled Lin Chang’an with caution.
If someone had not tested the waters first, facing such a situation directly would have placed him in great danger.
A Thunder Flood Dragon alone was already extremely troublesome.
Now there was also a Mid-stage Third-rank Blackwater Turtle.
“Master!?”
The Sword Attendant also showed a grave expression.
Although she had recently formed her Golden Core and her spirit body gave her strong power, she could still see how difficult it would be to deal with these two demon beasts working together.
Lin Chang’an also stared solemnly at the distance, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.
Although it had become troublesome, if he missed this opportunity, finding another would not be easy.
“Prepare the formation.”
The type of demon beast Lin Chang’an least wanted to face right now was one with the water attribute, especially a turtle-type.
Whether it was his Sun-Piercing Divine Sword or the flames of the Wind-Chirp Bird, both would be weakened against water-attribute demon beasts.
And that turtle shell possessed extremely powerful defense.
But now the arrow was already on the bowstring—there was no choice but to release it.
Taking advantage of the chaos of the battle, Lin Chang’an and the Sword Attendant quietly moved around the island, setting up the formation.
……
“Roar!”
The Blackwater Turtle and Thunder Flood Dragon roared ferociously, while the two remaining cultivators had become extremely battered.
“Hahaha, the Golden Core and flesh of human cultivators truly are nourishing delicacies.”
No one had expected that the Thunder Flood Dragon could speak human language.
The moment it spoke, the two battered Core Formation Cultivators’ expressions changed drastically.
“You!”
Among demon beasts, although some bloodlines could speak at the Third Rank, without exception these were wild ancient species.
When Lin Chang’an saw the Thunder Flood Dragon speak after finishing the formation setup, he too was startled.
“Roar!”
The Third-rank Blackwater Turtle responded with a roar.
The Thunder Flood Dragon laughed arrogantly.
“Hahaha, Brother Turtle, don’t worry. Same old rules—two for me, one for you. You’ll get to eat one later.”
Humans hunted demon beasts for cultivation resources.
Likewise, demon beasts devouring human cultivators for nourishment was normal.
Even humans slaughtered each other for resources. In truth, they were no different from demon beasts.
In the cultivation world, all beings ultimately pursued higher realms.
“We’ll fight you to the death!”
Trapped with no escape, the two Core Formation Cultivators showed determination.
If they were going to die anyway, better to splash their enemy with blood rather than be eaten alive.
“Two ants seeking death!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon sneered cruelly, opening its mouth and releasing a vast net of lightning.
At that moment, Lin Chang’an saw his opportunity.
【Mystic Soul Spike】
Suddenly, an invisible spike of soul power struck.
The late-stage Third-rank Thunder Flood Dragon’s pupils shrank. Instinctively sensing danger, it tried to twist its body—
But an intense pain exploded within its soul.
Its vision went dark.
Then unbearable agony flooded its spirit, forcing it to roar in pain.
“ROAR!”
With a miserable scream, the Thunder Flood Dragon fell from the sky.
Formation · Four Symbols Black Tortoise Formation
At the same time, a golden barrier rose around the island.
Four enormous golden phantoms of the Black Tortoise, each over thirty meters tall, manifested and began circling the formation.
Each step of their phantom stomps released terrifying waves.
The soil and stones on the island instantly hardened like diamond.
“There’s someone else!”
The two surviving cultivators did not celebrate.
Their bodies crackled with lightning as they hurried to circulate their mana and attempt escape.
But behind them suddenly appeared a terrifying Corpse Puppet.
“Pfft!”
In the next moment, the corpse puppet pierced through their chests.
Two Golden Cores were seized in its hands.
“Crack!”
The Golden Cores were swallowed directly.
At the same time, the flesh and blood essence of the two cultivators was devoured.
The two cultivators stared in despair as the corpse puppet consumed their Golden Cores and flesh, its aura surging.
Since the two would not survive anyway, this also spared them from being eaten by demon beasts—and prevented his own information from leaking.
“ROAR!”
Everything had happened in an instant.
Before the Blackwater Turtle could react—
A dazzling golden giant sword appeared above its head.
Golden light gathered continuously.
Nine Sun-Piercing Divine Swords merged into one colossal blade filled with terrifying pressure.
“Go!”
With a wave of Lin Chang’an’s sword fingers, the giant sword descended with terrifying might toward the fallen Thunder Flood Dragon.
The Blackwater Turtle roared, about to rush to rescue—
But behind it sounded the deep bellow of a bull.
“MOO!”
The Azure-Horned Ox charged forward, slamming the Blackwater Turtle and flipping it over.
Then it unleashed a terrifying beam of light.
At the same time, the corpse puppet that had devoured the two cultivators also attacked the giant turtle.
Everything changed within a single instant.
The giant sword fell from the heavens.
Below, an enraged roar erupted.
“Human!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared.
Its body was pinned to the ground by the sword, but it lashed its tail like a giant python, coiling around the massive blade.
With terrifying strength, cracks began forming across the golden sword phantom.
Lin Chang’an’s pupils shrank.
What terrifying physical strength.
A phoenix cry echoed.
A golden streak shot toward the Thunder Flood Dragon’s wound.
Blood and flesh exploded outward.
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared in fury.
“Detestable humans! Lowly ants! I will eat you all!”
With a furious roar, its claws seized the golden flame attacking it.
It was the Wind-Chirp Bird.
Using its sharp beak and claws, it tore open the dragon’s wound even further.
The moment the Flood Dragon’s claws caught it, the Wind-Chirp Bird cried out in pain, raised its head, and unleashed a terrifying blast of flames.
“Damn thief bird!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon spat lightning in retaliation.
Thunder and fire collided violently.
BOOM!
Meanwhile, the giant sword began shattering under the Flood Dragon’s crushing strength.
Seeing this, Lin Chang’an knew he couldn’t allow it to break free.
Nine sword shadows flew through the sky.
Divine Ability · Sword Shadow at Will
With Lin Chang’an’s late Core Formation divine sense, each sword gleam was comparable to a high-grade Third-rank magical artifact, each strike rivaling an attack from a late Core Formation Cultivator.
Nine sword gleams attacked simultaneously.
The Thunder Flood Dragon was pinned by the Giant Sword Technique, while the Wind-Chirp Bird attacked from the front.
Facing this deadly assault—
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared madly.
Instead of dodging, it opened its massive jaws.
“ROAR!”
To Lin Chang’an’s shock—
A lightning halberd flew out from its mouth.
“A magical artifact!”
Lin Chang’an shouted in alarm.
This Thunder Flood Dragon clearly had a problem.
But there was no time to think.
The lightning halberd clashed with the sword gleams, releasing violent shockwaves.
“Damn human! I will tear out your tendons, strip your bones, and burn your soul!”
With a furious roar, the Thunder Flood Dragon’s immense strength finally shattered the giant sword.
The nine Sun-Piercing Divine Swords returned to Lin Chang’an.
Freed from restraint, the Thunder Flood Dragon resumed battle with the Wind-Chirp Bird.
In pure physical combat, the bird was clearly at a disadvantage.
Not just because of cultivation level—but because the Flood Dragon body truly possessed overwhelming strength.
Yet the moment the Flood Dragon broke free—
It sensed the same deadly threat as before.
“Despicable human!”
Mystic Soul Spike
The soul attack struck again.
At the same time, nine Third-rank Mid-grade Tranquil Spirit Talismans flew out.
Normally their effect would be limited.
But with the Flood Dragon’s soul already wounded, the talismans seized the opportunity.
As the talismans attached to its body, the trembling of its soul made the dragon’s movements unnatural.
The Wind-Chirp Bird seized the chance.
With a savage peck, it tore free and blasted golden flames directly into the dragon’s wound.
“ROAR! Despicable humans! Shameless humans!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon writhed in agony.
Sword gleams rained from all directions, striking its wounds repeatedly.
The Wind-Chirp Bird darted in and out with its speed, tearing away scales and flesh.
Its soul injured and its body restricted by talismans, the Thunder Flood Dragon could not unleash its usual speed.
“What a powerful Thunder Flood Dragon!”
Even Lin Chang’an felt the pressure.
After exchanging blows with the lightning halberd, he knew this opponent was extremely troublesome.
If it had been any other late Third-rank demon beast, it would already have lost its demon core.
Yet this Thunder Flood Dragon was merely severely injured.
“ROAR! Human! You forced this! I will kill you!”
Mad with rage, the Thunder Flood Dragon gathered a massive sphere of lightning in its mouth.
The sky itself began to change color.
Lin Chang’an felt the aura of death.
“Water Gang Divine Thunder!”
His expression changed drastically.
He retreated instantly—
But the divine thunder had already been released.
Fast.
So fast that even the escape light of a Core Formation Cultivator could not outrun it.
The blue lightning appeared before him in an instant.
Even the outer radiance of the thunder shattered his defensive shield.
“I’ll eat that thief bird too!”
At the same moment the Thunder Flood Dragon released the divine thunder, the Wind-Chirp Bird launched a surprise attack.
Burning its blood essence, the dragon spat another blast of Water Gang Divine Thunder.
“Die!”
With a savage roar, the Thunder Flood Dragon saw its enemies about to perish beneath its divine thunder.
Yet far away, the Blackwater Turtle roared in shock.
The Thunder Flood Dragon turned—
Only to see the detestable thief bird break through the lightning.
“How is that possible!?”
Before it could react—
Nine terrifying sword gleams struck from every direction.
Claws, abdomen, head, eyes.
The Wind-Chirp Bird screeched, ripping open the dragon’s flesh.
“Pfft!”
Blood sprayed everywhere.
The Wind-Chirp Bird emerged covered in blood, holding a Thunder Demon Core in its beak.
“No!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared in disbelief.
Its Water Gang Divine Thunder had failed.
As the lightning dissipated, it became clear it had been absorbed by something.
“Lightning Absorption Pearl. Good thing I prepared it.”
Lin Chang’an looked at the lightning-saturated pearl in his hand with lingering fear.
Without it, today’s battle would have been disastrous.
The Wind-Chirp Bird also held one in its claws.
“Run!”
After seizing the demon core, neither dared linger.
“I’ll kill you, detestable humans!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared and chased the bird that had stolen its demon core.
A late Third-rank Flood Dragon would not die from losing its demon core.
Some powerful bloodline demon beasts could even condense a new one.
But the price was enormous.
Its realm would inevitably fall.
“Go!”
Lin Chang’an immediately turned into an escape light, retrieving the Azure-Horned Ox and the Corpse Puppet.
The Thunder Flood Dragon had gone mad.
He had no intention of fighting it head-on.
Letting the formation slowly grind it down was the safest approach.
“ROAR!”
The gigantic Flood Dragon body smashed wildly through the mountains.
Although the formation had hardened the terrain like iron, the dragon still crushed the landscape.
Lin Chang’an and the Wind-Chirp Bird clearly had no intention of fighting a berserk dragon directly.
They only needed to stall for time.
“Damn humans!”
The Thunder Flood Dragon roared in fury.
Meanwhile, the freed Blackwater Turtle panicked as well, frantically slamming into the formation barrier.
If it remained trapped here, it would only be exterminated by humans.